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Novel strategy can make stem cell transplants safer

Stem cell transplantation (also called bone marrow transplantation) and gene therapy are among the most powerful curative approaches for blood diseases such as sickle cell disease, b-thalassemia, immune deficiencies, and some blood cancers.

8 Jul 2026

Teleoperated humanoid robots used to complete two surgeries during preclinical trial

For the first time, two teleoperated humanoid robots have been used to complete two surgeries during a preclinical trial, researchers report in the July 8 issue of the journal Nature.

8 Jul 2026

Strategic collaboration funds interdisciplinary projects to improve cancer care

Rice University's Synthesis X Center and Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center have awarded $90,000 in seed grants as part of a new strategic collaboration.

8 Jul 2026

NFL players have higher rates of neurodegenerative disease-caused mortality

Mass General Brigham, Boston University, and the Concussion & CTE Foundation cohort study of nearly 20,000 NFL players reveals that players are dying of dementia and Parkinson's disease at much higher rates than the general population.

8 Jul 2026

Tears may reveal important clues about a person's neurological health

A few tears may someday reveal important clues about a person's neurological health. Researchers reporting in ACS Omega developed a low-cost electrochemical sensor designed to detect dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in movement, learning, motivation, and emotional regulation.

8 Jul 2026

New project aims to develop generative AI assistants for hospitals with limited resources

A project led by the University of Barcelona, GenAIMIX, will develop new generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistants for hospitals with limited resources, with the aim of improving healthcare in countries with limited financial resources.

8 Jul 2026

Trial shows potential benefit of ketogenic diet for treating psychotic disorders

Published today in Schizophrenia Bulletin, a first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial (RCT) from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), adds to growing literature on the potential benefit of a ketogenic diet for treating psychotic disorders.

8 Jul 2026

New guideline published for diagnosing and treating Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome

An international team has published a new guideline for diagnosing and treating the rare genetic disease. It serves as a tool for everyone who treats and cares for patients affected by it.

8 Jul 2026

New framework aligns neural implants with user's needs

Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz, PhD, JD, and Amanda R. Merner, PhD, of the Health Technology Performance Lab within the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, are the authors of a paper published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, "Implantable Neuromodulation Devices in Psychiatry: Human Fidelity and Implementation Challenges."

8 Jul 2026

Investigational drug ameliorates neuronal DNA damage and inflammation in Alzheimer's model

Accumulation of DNA damage in the brain's neurons may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

8 Jul 2026

Review highlights pregnancy and miscarriage rates among transmasculine people

A recent review of published research provides some evidence that a small but noteworthy minority of transmasculine people (trans, nonbinary, and other gender expansive people who were assigned female at birth) have pregnancies (6%–9%) and children (4%–9%), including after transition.

8 Jul 2026

New study identifies shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation

Alcohol use and smoking were linked to breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in women ages 55 years and older in multiple regions of the world, according to new, independent research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

8 Jul 2026

Asthma care is evolving. How FeNO testing is changing the way we treat asthma

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, an innovative leader in breath analysis and Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing for asthma care with the NObreath®, welcomes the news that over 1 million people with asthma are now using combination inhalers following the joint 2024 asthma guidelines from the National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE), the British Thoracic Society (BTS), and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN).

From NObreath 8 Jul 2026

New gene therapy strategy uses the brain's own glymphatic transport system for drug delivery

A new study describes a gene therapy strategy that uses the brain's own glymphatic transport system to distribute engineered viral vectors throughout the brain.

8 Jul 2026

Study explains long-term ocular symptoms following mild COVID-19

Mild COVID-19 can cause severe and long-lasting eye problems, according to a study from Linköping University, Sweden.

8 Jul 2026

Bio-Techne launches expanded R&D Systems AI-Engineered Designer Protein Portfolio

Bio-Techne Corporation, a global provider of life science tools, reagents, and diagnostic products, today announced the launch of new additions to its R&D Systems™ AI-Engineered Designer Protein portfolio, designed to improve reproducibility and performance across advanced cell culture and cell therapy development workflows.

From Bio-Techne 8 Jul 2026

Sexual and gender minority populations are less likely to receive cancer screening

A study reveals significant disparities in cancer screening rates among sexual and gender minorities, highlighting the need for equitable healthcare access.

8 Jul 2026

Only one in 10 Australians know the Black Triangle safety symbol

Research highlights gaps in awareness of Australia's Black Triangle Scheme, suggesting strategies to enhance understanding and reporting of adverse drug events.

8 Jul 2026

Most hospital readmissions after heart failure are not heart-related

A study reveals that non-cardiovascular medications increase hospital readmission risks in heart failure patients, highlighting the need for better management.

8 Jul 2026

Sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction share a stronger link than expected

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 observational studies found that greater obstructive sleep apnea severity was associated with poorer erectile function, with higher AHI linked to lower IIEF scores and higher minimum oxygen saturation linked to higher IIEF scores. The authors caution that the evidence remains observational, heterogeneous, and low certainty, so the findings support targeted screening rather than proving causality.

8 Jul 2026

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Novel strategy can make stem cell transplants safer

Teleoperated humanoid robots used to complete two surgeries during preclinical trial

Strategic collaboration funds interdisciplinary projects to improve cancer care

NFL players have higher rates of neurodegenerative disease-caused mortality

Tears may reveal important clues about a person's neurological health

New project aims to develop generative AI assistants for hospitals with limited resources

Trial shows potential benefit of ketogenic diet for treating psychotic disorders

New guideline published for diagnosing and treating Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome

New framework aligns neural implants with user's needs

Investigational drug ameliorates neuronal DNA damage and inflammation in Alzheimer's model

Review highlights pregnancy and miscarriage rates among transmasculine people

New study identifies shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation

Asthma care is evolving. How FeNO testing is changing the way we treat asthma

New gene therapy strategy uses the brain's own glymphatic transport system for drug delivery

Study explains long-term ocular symptoms following mild COVID-19

Bio-Techne launches expanded R&D Systems AI-Engineered Designer Protein Portfolio

Sexual and gender minority populations are less likely to receive cancer screening

Only one in 10 Australians know the Black Triangle safety symbol

Most hospital readmissions after heart failure are not heart-related

Sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction share a stronger link than expected

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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